Smart Stuff Learning Center

Smart Stuff was our first experience with childcare. We started when our daughter was 3 months old and as new parents were not excited about leaving our little one in a crowd of children. It still felt like she was too young, but mom had to go back to work.
We couldn’t have been happier with choosing Smart Stuff. The teachers were all so welcoming to us and our daughter. I was always well informed of all the days events (poops and eats!), and whenever I came in to pick my daughter up at varying times during the day, all of the children were content and well corralled. They seemed to handle discipline with the older kids well, guiding them to appropriate behavior and I never heard any yelling or anything — they were always very patient. The teachers treated the children as if they actually LIKED them all — and spoke about my daughter’s day as if they too had enjoyed having her.
I also appreciated the cute crafts that were sent home with us frequently — pictures, foot print art, it made me feel like I wasn’t totally disconnected with my daughter and that I wasn’t totally «missing out.»
And finally, the owners, Carla and her husband were always friendly and cheerful when greeting me — as well as helpful if I needed help carrying something. Carla was also very prompt in answering my many, many emails. The only reason we had to end our time was because we have a «summers off» grandma, and the location was too far out of our commute.
I could go on — seriously, about more instances where they were helpful and thoughtful, going the extra mile to provide quality childcare, with emphasis on the «care!» Thank you Smart Stuff!

Haven’t written a review in ages, but I need to let the neighborhood know that Smart Stuff is a great little daycare and preschool with caring and capable staff. My child has been there for a year and a half (with time in the baby and 2 – 3 year room). It’s not cheap compared to some other Bridgeport area centers, but the amount of care and work that goes towards each child is worth it. I credit Smart Stuff for every time he uses a new word or sings a new song I haven’t heard before, one time blowing my mind by suddenly counting in Spanish on his own.
The staff keeps the place super clean and are always coming up with cute projects for the little ones. I think any center with many kids is going to feel a little harried compared to a smaller home daycare or some schools with more specific teaching philosophies, but I’m content with our choice when I see how much my son loves school, his teachers & friends, and how much he learns every day.
Lastly, it’s true that the kids watch movies/​tv sometimes. I know that this is not all they do all day everyday and I’m okay with that. They are also reading books, playing counting games, playing at the park, learning new things all the time. If they watch a movie after a long day of learning, I don’t see a problem.

The extra star is just that it feels more comfortable than the other daycares I’ve visited.
— Price is too expensive, $ 700 for 2 kids
— didn’t have a response back from the «owner/​wife»
— kids were watching tv when we went in on tour, a few were less than 6 inches from the screen. Teachers weren’t paying attention.
There should always be a teacher watching the kids no matter what. The other teacher can clean or whatever but a pair of eyes should never leave the kids.

My son and daughter went to this center and, I would highly recommend this learning center to anyone. I can’t say enough nice things about Mrs. Carla and her husband, they are always willing to work with you and your child’s needs. The place is very clean and is exactly what you should expect when you are choosing a place for your child. My son coming from a previous horrible daycare just loved it, and I saw what an improvement he made with his education.